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She said: "I am relieved the bus service still exists given county council's gradual elimination of bus subsidies due to austerity cuts.

"It is the last remaining bus service for the area and therefore a true lifeline service for people without access to a car.

"The bus service is critical for those who cannot access rail - Meldreth Station has many steps and is not accessible for anyone with impaired mobility."

A2B's number 127 bus

A Cambridgeshire County Council spokeswoman said: “After Whippet’s announcement to withdraw from a number of bus services, our officers have been working extremely hard to provide alternative options for almost all affected services, including the 7a, as quickly as possible.

"The number 18 is the last route remaining to be solved. It was recently re-tendered and we are now analysing the responses.

"We will provide residents with further details as soon as the process ends."

Brian said he is happy to talk to district and parish councils about the provision of bus services.

A2B Bus and Coach is so new it doesn't yet have a website - although he says he is currently working on setting one up.